Sexual & Gender-Based Violence

Sexual violence against children in Europe

Available data suggest that about 1 in 5 children in Europe are victims of some form of sexual violence.

It is estimated that in 70% to 85% of cases, the abuser is somebody the child knows and trusts. Child sexual violence can take many forms: sexual abuse within the family circle, child pornography and prostitution, corruption, solicitation via Internet and sexual assault by peers.– The Council of Europe 1in5 Campaign

Child sexual abuse (in high-income countries)

During childhood, between 5-10 per cent of girls and up to 5 per cent of boys are exposed to penetrative sexual abuse

Sexual Violence in Sport:

Results from the total sample (n=370) revealed that 31% of female and 21% of male athletes reported experiencing sexual abuse at some time in their lives. Of these, 41% of females, and 29% of males had been sexually abused within the sports environment. (p. 16)– USA Statistics: The National Center for Victims of Crime